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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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