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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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