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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes 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. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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