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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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