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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing 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 quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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