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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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