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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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