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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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