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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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