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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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