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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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