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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver 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. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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