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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended 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 institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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