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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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