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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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