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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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