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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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