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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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