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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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