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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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