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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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