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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around 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. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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