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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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