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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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