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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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