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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because 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 we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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