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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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