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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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