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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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