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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major 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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