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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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