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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches 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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