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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies 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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