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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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