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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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