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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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