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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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