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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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