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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world 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 online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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