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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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