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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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