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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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