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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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