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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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