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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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