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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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