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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because 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 participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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