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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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