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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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