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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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