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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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