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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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