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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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