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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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