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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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