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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth 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 massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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