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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the 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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