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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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