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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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