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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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