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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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