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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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