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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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