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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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