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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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