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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education 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 assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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