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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended 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 ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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