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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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