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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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