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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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