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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing 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 of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating 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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