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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over 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 almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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