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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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