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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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