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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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