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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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