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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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