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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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