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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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