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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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