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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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