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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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