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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by 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 ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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