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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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