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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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