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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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