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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of 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. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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