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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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