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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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