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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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