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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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