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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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