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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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