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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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