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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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