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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training 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 we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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