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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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