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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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