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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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