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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates 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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