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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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