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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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