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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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