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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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