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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever 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 teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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