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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education 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 learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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