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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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