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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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