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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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