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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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