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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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