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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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