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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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