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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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