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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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