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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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