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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies 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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