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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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