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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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