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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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