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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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