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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? 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 courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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