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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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