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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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