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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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