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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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