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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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