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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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