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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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