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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. 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 massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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