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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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