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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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