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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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