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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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