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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? 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 China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important 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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