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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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