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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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