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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for 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. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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