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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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