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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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