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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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