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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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