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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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