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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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