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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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