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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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