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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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