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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes 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 several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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