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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 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 participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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