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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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