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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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