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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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