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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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