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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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