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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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