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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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