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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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