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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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