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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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