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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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