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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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