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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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