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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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