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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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