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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider 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 certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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