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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because 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 organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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