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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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