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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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