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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance 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 be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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