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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major 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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