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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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