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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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