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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance 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 organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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