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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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