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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-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 educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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