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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching 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 participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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