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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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