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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes 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 free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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