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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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