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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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