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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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