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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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