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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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