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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing 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 quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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