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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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