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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because 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 assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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