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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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