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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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