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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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