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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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