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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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