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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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