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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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