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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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