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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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