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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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