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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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