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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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