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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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