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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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