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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive 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 stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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