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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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