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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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