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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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