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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance 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 we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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