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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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