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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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