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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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