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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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