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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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