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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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