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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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