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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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