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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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