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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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