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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. 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 of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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