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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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