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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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