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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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