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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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