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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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