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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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