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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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