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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take 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 typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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