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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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