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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling 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 organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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