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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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