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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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