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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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