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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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