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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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