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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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