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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key 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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