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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-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 assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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