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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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