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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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