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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver 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. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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