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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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