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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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