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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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