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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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