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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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