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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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