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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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