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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended 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 participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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