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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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