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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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