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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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