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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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