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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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