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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part 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 usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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