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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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