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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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