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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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