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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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