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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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