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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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