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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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