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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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