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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal 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 organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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