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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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