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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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