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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans 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. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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