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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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