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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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