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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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