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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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