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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended 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 participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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