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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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