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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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