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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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