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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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