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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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