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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions 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 we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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