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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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