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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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