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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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