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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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