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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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