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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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