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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because 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 stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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