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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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