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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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