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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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