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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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