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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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