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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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