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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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