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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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