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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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