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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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