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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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