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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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