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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of 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. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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