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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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