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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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