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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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