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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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