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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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