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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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