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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-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 we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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