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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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