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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning 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 ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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