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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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