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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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