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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. 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 schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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