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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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