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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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