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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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