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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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