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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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