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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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