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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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