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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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