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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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