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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online 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 organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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