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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth 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 massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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