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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online 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 participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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