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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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