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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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