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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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