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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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