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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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