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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver 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. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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