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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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