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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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