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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around 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. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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