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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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