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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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