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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver 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 online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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