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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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