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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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