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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for 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 instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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