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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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