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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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