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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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