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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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