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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-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 institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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