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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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