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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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