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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses 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 ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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