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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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