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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of 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 participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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