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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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