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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing 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 MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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