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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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