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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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