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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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