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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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