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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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