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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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