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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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