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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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