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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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