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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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