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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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