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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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