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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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