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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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