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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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