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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training 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 learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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