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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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