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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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