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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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