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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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