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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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