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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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