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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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