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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of 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 institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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