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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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