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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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