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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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