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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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