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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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