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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education