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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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