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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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