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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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