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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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