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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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