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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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