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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure 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 learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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