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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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