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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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