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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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