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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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