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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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