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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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