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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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