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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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