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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing 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 training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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