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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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