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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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