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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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