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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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