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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended 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 educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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