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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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