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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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