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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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