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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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