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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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