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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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