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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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