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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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