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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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