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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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