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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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