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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-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 organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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