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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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