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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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