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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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