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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches 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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