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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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