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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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