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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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