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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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