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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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