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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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