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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over 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 massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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