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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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