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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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