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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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