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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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