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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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