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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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