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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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