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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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