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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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