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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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