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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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