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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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