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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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