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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today 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 we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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