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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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