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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance 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 organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines 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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