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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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