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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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