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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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