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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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