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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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