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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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