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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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