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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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