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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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