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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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