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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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