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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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