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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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