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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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