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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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