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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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