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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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