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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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