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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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