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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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