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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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