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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education