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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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