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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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