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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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