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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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