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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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