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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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