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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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