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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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