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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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