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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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