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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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