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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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