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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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