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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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