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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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