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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance 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 we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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