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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education