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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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