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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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