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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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