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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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