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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving 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 quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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