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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-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 participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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