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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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