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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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