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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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