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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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