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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive 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 be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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