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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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