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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education