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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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