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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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