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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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