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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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