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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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