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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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