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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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