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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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