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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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