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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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