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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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