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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction 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 we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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