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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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