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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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