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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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