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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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