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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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