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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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