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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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