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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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