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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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