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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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