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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that 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 organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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