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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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