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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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